“This is not a fire sale by any means. We have been very focussed on building the facilities at The Hive for a few years and what we have now is an international class facility that every supporter can be proud of.

“We now need to start work on building the Club so we are as good on the field as we have become off the field. This means a younger and more vibrant squad.

“Martin did a good job getting us promoted and stabilising the Club. His departure is not a problem at all and neither is the departure of the players who have left to join him, they all leave with our best wishes.

“We now begin the next chapter of Barnet FC and I believe this will be one of the most exciting in our history.

“We have a transfer kitty available for players, although this does not necessarily mean you will see transfer fees.

“Our coaches are great at what they do, our marketing and promotions will improve, our crowds will increase and over the next 12 to 18 months you will see changes in our playing style and recruitment policy as we start to put together the ingredients needed for promotion.

“Nothing is easy in this game so I make no short-term promises but keep the faith, get behind the club and, along the way, we will give you lots to sing about.